Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School vs Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–12
292 students
| Measure | Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #137 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #31574 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 354 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 67.5%).
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 292.
- •Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is a public school while Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School better than Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School: 354. Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is 137th of 182 and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).